Food Guide
Examples include oatmeal and whole wheat bread
What are whole grains
These three elements are all macronutrients
What are proteins, fats and carbohydrates
This mineral helps regulate blood pressure
What is magnesium
These are the water-soluble vitamins
What are Vitamin C and the B Complex
The British discovered you could prevent this vitamin deficiency by taking lime juice.
What is scurvy - a Vitamin C deficiency
Recommended that you drink primarily this
What is water
The three main types of fats
What are unsaturated, saturated and trans fats
If you are short on this mineral, you may have an enlarged area of your throat, called a goitre
What is iodine
The fat soluble vitamins
What are vitamins A, D, E, and K
Birth defects in infants can be caused by this deficiency
What is folic acid
Canada's Food Guide reminds you to limit this
What are highly processed foods
The types of proteins that come from animal sources
What are complete proteins
This mineral helps helps with fluid balance and nerve and muscle function
What is potassium
This vitamin is important for new cell creation and fetal development
What is folic acid
A deficiency in this mineral can cause shortness of breath due to a shortage of red blood cells - the deficiency is...
What is iron and anemia
Examples include beans and nuts
What is protein
This macronutrient should form the largest portion of your diet
What are carbohydrates
This mineral helps build healthy bones and teeth
What is calcium
Important for vision
What is Vitamin A
If you have too much of this mineral, it can cause high blood pressure
What is salt
Ideally half of your food plate should be this
What are fruits and vegetables
These elements are generally classified as micronutrients
What are vitamins and minerals
This mineral helps get oxygen to your muscles
What is iron
The body can make it with sunlight
What is Vitamin D
Too much of this macronutrient can contribute to diabetes
What are simple sugars